If you’re getting in the gardening mood as Spring arrives, consider making some fresh compost to add to your flower beds, garden and yard. Your plants will thank you for the extra nutrients, and you’ll be reducing the amount of food waste headed to the landfill. So if you’ve decided to start composting, consider using the NatureMill Automatic Composter. The composters are made from recycled materials and are 100% recyclable at the end of their lifecycle. These use a combination of heat and air in the upper compartment to accelerate the decomposition process and help create a new batch of compost in two weeks. NatureMill Automatic Composters are currently offered in two models, the Plus XE (approximately $299) and the Pro XE (approximately $399). The Pro model adds a foot pedal for hands-free operation, designer color options, and a 3-year warranty (among a few other extras). Get started composting today and decrease the amount of waste you generate in the Kitchen while boosting your flowers and garden.
ALKEMI Recycled Countertops
ALKEMI™ is a recycled countertop material manufactured by Renewed Materials, LLC. The material contains 34% post-industrial scrap waste by weight (60% by volume) and can be fabricated using traditional solid surface fabrication techniques. ALKEMI™ is available in various surface textures (Textured & Classic and Honed) and a variety of really amazing colors. This is a unique countertop material that combines post-industrial waste to create a unique material that is sure to enhance any architectural design.
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Can be used in food prep areas
- SCS Certified
- Eligible for LEED Credits
- VOC content is less than 100 ppm
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www.renewedmaterials.com
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Native Trails: Recycled Copper Sinks, Bathtubs, and More!

Product Description
Native Trails, Inc. manufactures green home products for your Kitchen and Bath. Using reclaimed copper and wood, Native Trails designs and manufactures bathroom sinks, bathtubs, tile, and kitchen sinks, among other products.
Materials Used in Product
- Reclaimed Copper and Wood
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About the Company
“Native Trails, based in San Luis Obispo, CA, is a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath products specializing in handcrafted copper basins, tubs, vanities, mirrors and accessories. They have successfully gained customer trust by consistently delivering the highest quality handcrafted products and by backing those same products with excellent customer service that is knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly.
Native Trails is also a company that believes in utilizing processes and materials that are people and environment friendly. Whether it is the use of recycled copper or reclaimed wood for vanities, all are environmentally responsible choices made at Native Trails.
As a company, Native Trails is committed to positive change, to finding what is best for their customers and building on that foundation in order to provide the highest quality product and service well into the future.” – Source: nativetrails.net
Source: www.nativetrails.net
Soda Stream: Soda dispensers for your home

Product Description
The next time you need a carbonated beverage, consider making one at home. The SodaStream line of products give you the option to make your own soft-drinks, energy drinks, and flavored sparkling waters. If you consider the number of bottles and cans that the average American household consume each year, making drinks at home in a reusable bottle would result in a reduction in waste. The SodaStream website provides more information on the product lines and beverage syrups that are available.
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Americans consume approximately 55 billion liters of soda per year.
- Using SodaStream, a family of 4 can reduce their home soft-drink packaging by over 90%.
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About the Company
“Soda-Club is the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Home Carbonation Systems. Our brands, Soda-Club and SodaStream, are sold in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Our long standing and deep heritage dates back to 1903, when we introduced innovative solutions to the beverage market. We continue to grow as market leaders in both technological advancements and the quality of our products.
The Soda-Club system enables consumers to carbonate water and to flavor carbonated beverages at home as an alternative to purchasing pre-packed bottles or cans. This has many important benefits to the consumer including cost savings and no hassle with bottles.
Every year Soda-Club provides over 600 million liters of carbonated beverage to more than 8 million households, making it one of the largest beverage companies in the world.” – Source: sodastreamusa.com
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Riverside Design Group: Plates with a Purpose

Product Description
The name says it all, Riverside Design Group has assembled a collection of artistically designed recycled glass plates. The plates are part of their Plates with Purpose ™ collection which features 11 different design patterns. Each design represents a non-profit organization and 15% of the proceeds from sales are donated to the partner organizations. The plates represent the following organizations:
Butterfly, Forbes Hospice
Elephant, National Autism Association
Forget-me-not, Alzheimer’s Association
Healing Garden, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Heart, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
Ladybug, United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
Bach Signature, Bach Choir of Pittsburgh
Stars, Persad Center & Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Trees, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Wheat, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Sunflower, POWER (Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery)
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Riverside Design Groups donates 15% of proceeds from the Plates with Purpose ™ Collection
- Plates are made from recycled glass
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About the Company
“Riverside Design Group is a tabletop design business with a passion for style and a commitment to service. We are dedicated to being innovative, supportive of our community, and sensitive to the environment. Our efforts include operating out of an energy efficient LEED certified building, using recyclable and sustainable materials including glass with recycled content, and using light-weight recycled shipping materials to keep our carbon footprint low. As a part of our commitment to community service and support, we developed Plates With Purpose™, a line of plates that raises funds to support vital non-profit community organizations.
Our Plates With Purpose concept was founded by Mary Irwin-Scott. Beginning with a single design in 2004 (the Butterfly), the collection has grown to several beautiful designs that raise funding for a diverse group of national and regional non-profits. We are working on growing the collection, so check back often for updates!
Sincerely,
Cassandra & Mary” – Source: plateswithpurpose.com
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Olive Smart Reusable Bags – Half Sack (Reef Colors)

Product Description
The Olive Smart Sack Reusable Bags in Reef Colors. Smart, Strong, Stylish & Washable. Three big bags in one small sack. Fits in the cup-holder of your car, slips in your handbag, there for all your needs. Reef colors: Sage, Lavender and Pewter. Bag and strap size designed to fit over the shoulder for easy carrying: 20 lbs capacity. Dimensions: Sack 4.5″ tall, 3.5″ diameter, each bag 26″ tall, 12.5″ wide and 7″ deep.
Materials Used in Product
- Supplex Nylon
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Americans consume approximately 100 Billion plastic bags per year.
- Less than 2% of the plastic bags are recycled.
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Olive Smart :: We Can All Live Smart
About the Company
“At Olive Smart we are committed to providing good looking, quality products which will help you lead an environmentally conscious lifestyle. If we all made some minor changes in our daily habits and routines, we could effect major change in the current global climate crisis. Our initial product, the patent pending Olive Smart Sack, is a simple and convenient solution for you to do your part to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The Sack contains six stylish bags and is designed to fit into the cup holder of your car so that you will never forget to bring it with you on your shopping excursions. If we are to be true world leaders, we need to change the consume, then throw away attitude. Remember, there really is no ‘away.’” – Source: olivesmart.com
Source: www.olivesmart.com
Olive Smart Reusable Bags – Full Sack (Rainforest Colors)

Product Description
The Olive Smart Sack Reusable Bags in Rainforest Colors. Smart, Strong, Stylish & Washable. Six big bags in one small sack. Fits in the cup-holder of your car, slips in your handbag, there for all your needs. Rainforest colors: Smoke Pine, Pewter, Infinity, Autumn Glaze, Champagne and Russet Brown. Bag and strap size optimized for carrying all six: 20 lbs capacity. Dimensions: Sack 9″ tall, 3.5″ diameter, each bag 21″ tall, 11.5″ wide and 7″ deep.
Materials Used in Product
- Supplex Nylon
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Americans consume approximately 100 Billion plastic bags per year.
- Less than 2% of the plastic bags are recycled.
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Olive Smart :: We Can All Live Smart
About the Company
“At Olive Smart we are committed to providing good looking, quality products which will help you lead an environmentally conscious lifestyle. If we all made some minor changes in our daily habits and routines, we could effect major change in the current global climate crisis. Our initial product, the patent pending Olive Smart Sack, is a simple and convenient solution for you to do your part to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The Sack contains six stylish bags and is designed to fit into the cup holder of your car so that you will never forget to bring it with you on your shopping excursions. If we are to be true world leaders, we need to change the consume, then throw away attitude. Remember, there really is no ‘away.’” – Source: olivesmart.com
Source: www.olivesmart.com
Olive Smart Reusable Bags – Full Sack (Reef Colors)

Product Description
The Olive Smart Sack Reusable Bags in Reef Colors. Smart, Strong, Stylish & Washable. Six big bags in one small sack. Fits in the cup-holder of your car, slips in your handbag, there for all your needs. Reef colors: Sage, Lavender, Pewter, Brown Sugar, Tangerine and Golden Haze. Bag and strap size optimized for carrying all six: 20 lbs capacity. Dimensions: Sack 9″ tall, 3.5″ diameter, each bag 21″ tall, 11.5″ wide and 7″ deep.
Materials Used in Product
- Supplex Nylon
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Americans consume approximately 100 Billion plastic bags per year.
- Less than 2% of the plastic bags are recycled.
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Olive Smart :: We Can All Live Smart
About the Company
“At Olive Smart we are committed to providing good looking, quality products which will help you lead an environmentally conscious lifestyle. If we all made some minor changes in our daily habits and routines, we could effect major change in the current global climate crisis. Our initial product, the patent pending Olive Smart Sack, is a simple and convenient solution for you to do your part to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The Sack contains six stylish bags and is designed to fit into the cup holder of your car so that you will never forget to bring it with you on your shopping excursions. If we are to be true world leaders, we need to change the consume, then throw away attitude. Remember, there really is no ‘away.’” – Source: olivesmart.com
Source: www.olivesmart.com
Olive Smart Reusable Bags – Full Sack (Original Colors)

Product Description
The Olive Smart Sack Reusable Bags in Original Colors. Smart, Strong, Stylish & Washable. Six big bags in one small sack. Fits in the cup-holder of your car, slips in your handbag, there for all your needs. Original colors: Chocolate Brown, Black, Patriot Blue, Olive, Brick Red and Sandstone Beige. Bag and strap size optimized for carrying all six: 20 lbs capacity. Dimensions: Sack 9″ tall, 3.5″ diameter, each bag 21″ tall, 11.5″ wide and 7″ deep.
Materials Used in Product
- Supplex Nylon
Eco “Fun” Facts
- Americans consume approximately 100 Billion plastic bags per year.
- Less than 2% of the plastic bags are recycled.
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Olive Smart :: We Can All Live Smart
About the Company
“At Olive Smart we are committed to providing good looking, quality products which will help you lead an environmentally conscious lifestyle. If we all made some minor changes in our daily habits and routines, we could effect major change in the current global climate crisis. Our initial product, the patent pending Olive Smart Sack, is a simple and convenient solution for you to do your part to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The Sack contains six stylish bags and is designed to fit into the cup holder of your car so that you will never forget to bring it with you on your shopping excursions. If we are to be true world leaders, we need to change the consume, then throw away attitude. Remember, there really is no ‘away.’” – Source: olivesmart.com
Source: www.olivesmart.com



